любовник / любовница
Translation of любовник / любовница
lover
Meaning of любовник / любовница
человек, с которым у вас романтические или сексуальные отношения
a person you are having a sexual or romantic relationship with
Transcription and pronunciation of любовник / любовница
- Transcription
- [lʲʊˈbovnʲɪk; lʲʊˈbovnʲɪt͡sə]
- In Latin letters
- lyubovnik lyubovnitsa
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Любовник / любовница or любитель?
любитель
любитель = a fan of something: a music lover
Don't mix them up. A fan of music, books or food — любитель; a romantic or sexual partner — любовник.
Он большой любитель джаза.
He is a big jazz lover.
Муж узнал про её любовника.
Her husband found out about her lover.
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She was his lover for many years.
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Она была его любовницей много лет.
The letter was from a secret lover.
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Письмо было от тайного любовника.
любовник / любовница synonyms
What's the difference between любовник / любовница, любовник, любовница, and возлюбленный
Basic word: a man in a sexual relationship, often secret.
The feminine word: a woman in such a relationship.
Advanced: broader words
Bookish: a beloved person, no hint of an affair.
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What does любовник / любовница mean?
a person you are having a sexual or romantic relationship with
How do you pronounce любовник / любовница?
любовник / любовница is pronounced [lʲʊˈbovnʲɪk; lʲʊˈbovnʲɪt͡sə], in Latin letters “lyubovnik lyubovnitsa”.
How is любовник / любовница used in a sentence?
She was his lover for many years. Translation: Она была его любовницей много лет.
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